Dear colleagues, students, and friends,
The Student Affairs Administration program is pleased to invite nominations for the 2019 SAA Awards to be presented at the SAA Celebration on Thursday, May 2.
Each year, our program recognizes the contributions and good work of students, staff, and alumni in the field of Student Affairs. To nominate a Student Affairs graduate student or practitioner for one of our awards, please review the descriptions and requirements below, and submit your nomination herein. Please indicate only one name per submission. All nominations must be received by April 19, 2019.
STUDENT AWARDS
- Max Raines Award for Outstanding First Year Student: created in 1993 to honor Max Raines for his contributions to the field of Student Affairs and the Student Affairs preparation program at MSU. Nominees must embody the qualities for which Max Raines was so valued. A candidate must be currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Student Affairs Administration, be in good academic standing, and have completed less than 20 semester credits at Michigan State University. Candidates may not nominate themselves. Specifically, the criteria for consideration are: Academic achievement, Commitment to the field of student affairs, and/or Commitment to one’s professional peers.
- Lou Stamatakos Award for Outstanding Second Year Student: established during the 1990?91 academic year by the Graduate Association of Student Affairs at Michigan State University. In honor of the dedication and commitment of Louis C. Stamatakos to the field of Student Affairs and the Student Affairs preparation program at MSU, this award is given to an outstanding graduating Master’s student in Student Affairs who demonstrates exceptional promise through:
- Scholarship: The recipient must possess analytical skills and the ability to articulate and apply relevant concepts to practice within the field of Student Affairs. Graduate grade point average may be considered in the selection process, but no minimum is required for nomination.
- Professional Commitment: The recipient must possess a strong commitment to the profession of Student Affairs. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to ethical standards and to the education of students. Contribution to the Field of
- Student Affairs: The recipient must demonstrate leadership potential among his/her peers, scholarly promise, and the likelihood to make a significant contribution to the field of Student Affairs.
For Student Awards, please consider nominating those with whom you have worked: through classes, practica, graduate assistantships, and other special projects or positions. A candidate must be currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Student Affairs and be in good academic standing. The recipient of this award will be announced at the Student Affairs Administration Celebration on Thursday, May 2.
PRACTITIONER AWARDS
- Pat B. Enos Mentoring Award: established in 2004 by the Student Affairs Administration program to honor Dr. Patricia B. Enos for her two decades of outstanding support and guidance to hundreds of Student Affairs Administration Students in her tenure at Michigan State University. The award provides an opportunity for others to honor those at Michigan State University for similar excellence in mentoring between higher education professionals and the master’s Student Affairs Administration students. A mentor attracts young learners and talent not through recruitment but through strength of personality and a willingness to give of themselves for the benefit of others. Please take a moment and nominate a mentor. HALE faculty are not eligible for this award.
- Cynthia K. Helman Distinguished Alumni Award: established in 2013 by the Student Affairs Administration program to honor Dr. Cynthia Helman for her distinguished career in student affairs and higher education and ongoing support to the Educational Administration Department and the Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education unit. The award provides an opportunity for us to honor the contributions of Spartans in the field of student affairs and continued support for MSU and the SAA program through mentorship and engagement. Please take a moment and nominate one of our amazing alumni!
Recipients of the practitioner awards will be announced at the Student Affairs Administration Celebration on Thursday, May 2.
Congratulations To This Year’s Graduating Class:
Authrene Sara Ashton | Rae Chaloult | Judd Eichorst | Dillon Frechen | Nexy Arelí Gavidia |Morgan Taylor Goodwin | Jacqueline Leigh Heymann | Anthony John Huttie | Marie Alexandra | Raymundo Ibarra | Eric Allen Kang | Marissa Noelle King | Zackery Edward-Alan Kowalski | Adam Littleton | Alison Miron | Karlee Louise Moxley | Jazmin Murguia | Jasmin Guadalupe Ortiz | Dominique Briana Overman | Francarlo Samuel Resto | Jose Rivera | Kendall Michelle Wright
Please submit your nominations today!